The Tab’s Top Sports Clubs

EURFC

The biggest single-sex club in the AU, EURFC boasts six BUCS sides and a 1^st XV that reached the semi-finals last year of the national BUCS.

The club’s traditionally strong ties with Exeter Chiefs’s academy has seen several members make appearances for the 1^st team.

Renowned for their social scene, you’re bound to see them at Wednesday TP.

 

EUMHC

With the 1^st team playing at the top level of both BUCS and the Western Conference League, EUMHC is one of the strongest University hockey clubs in the country.

The club is littered with players with representative honours, setting a really high standard.

Socially, get practicing on your fives tekkers, freshers – or you could find yourself on a long journey to Edinburgh in December!

 

EUMCC

When not tormenting the Aussies on the most recent ASHES 2013 game, EUMCC can be seen competing at the highest level of BUCS.

The 1s reached the semi-finals of BUCS last year, with scalps against Cardiff, Loughborough and Cambridge UCCEs.

The 2s, 3s and 4s, meanwhile, were busy winning their respective leagues.

Renowned for some of the more creative socials around campus (such as Come Dine With Me), you’ll spend many a memorable evening in the Exeter pavilion with EUMCC.

 

EUTC

Besides boasting one of the biggest tennis centres in South West of England, the tennis club offer hours and hours of student-run training.

Whether you consider yourself to be the next Andy Murray or just a casual weekend warrior, scores of opportunities await with EUTC.

 

EULC

Whether you’ve been playing for years or want a new challenge at Exeter, lacrosse (more commonly known as just lax) may just be the club for you.

Three girls’ teams and two male teams can usually be found terrorising their southern rivals on Duckes.

If you’re not cut out for the serious stuff, however, intramural lax and club socials are bound to keep you entertained.

 

EUNC

Boasting six BUCS teams, EUNC is the largest women’s sports club at Exeter.

They also welcome social members, which may go some way to explaining their often overwhelming presence on the top floor of Timepiece.

 

EULHC

The ladies’ hockey club currently has five BUCS teams: a local league friendly team and league team on Saturdays.

Off the field, they will probably be found competing with their male hockey counterparts for a place on the widely-coveted Timepiece ledge.

 

EURL

Rugby league at Exeter represents a high standard alternative to the more traditional Union set up.

The club tend to let their performances on the pitch speak for themselves, with the 1^st team going unbeaten in two out of the last three years.

Whilst their socials might not come with the same loose reputation as their friends from over at union, this is not to say they are adverse to consuming a beer or two (at least).

 

EUAFC

The football club currently have three non-Bucs sides playing alongside their four BUCS teams, making them one of the most popular clubs on campus.

The 1^st XI attracted crowds of over 4,000 for their varsity match against Exeter City FC last year, and will be hoping to record a similar turn out this coming Wednesday.

On the social front, the EUAFC boys aren’t exactly shy on the social front either.

If you haven’t done so already, buy tickets for this year’s varsity from ticket sellers around campus.

Over the next week, check out TabTv for some pre-game interviews.